The Interior Design Course: Principles, Practices and Techniques for the Aspiring Designer - Softcover

Tangaz, Tomris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 050029447X ISBN 13: 9780500294475

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2018

Synopsis

Whether you are keen to develop your interest in interior design and build your skills, or to pursue a career and begin a portfolio, then this book is for you. Specifically designed to cover all aspects of interior design, this intensive course introduces the practice of basic design principles through set projects. Inspiration and imagination are the first key steps to starting your study. Whatever your background, this course will encourage your individual creativity and help you to explore and further your own design ideas.

Table of Contents

Introduction · 1. Concept Development: Unit 1: Site research and building study; Unit 2: Building a sketchbook; Unit 3: Making a sketch model; Unit 4: Developing an idea; Case study 1: Modern Restaurant; Case study 2: Interior to exterior · 2. Design Realization: Unit 5: Drawing materials; Unit 6: Human dimensions; Unit 7: Architectural drawing conventions; Unit 8: Survey and freehand drawing; Unit 9: Technical drawing; Unit 10: Making presentation models; Unit 11: Axonometric and perspective drawing; Unit 12: Computer-aided design; Case study 3: Flexible space; Case study 4: Updating the dated 3. Design Projects: Unit 13: Creating a brief; Unit 14: Writing a client profile; Unit 15: Writing a design proposal; Unit 16: Planning your design; Case study 5: Retail shop; Case study 6: Coffee house · 4. Building Construction: Unit 17: Building components; Unit 18: Building materials; Unit 19: Services; Unit 20: Lighting; Unit 21: Colour and interiors; Unit 22: Textiles and fabrics; Unit 23: Creating a directory; Unit 24: Writing a specification; Unit 25: Creating a sample board; Case study 7: Large-scale residence; Case study 8: Living as event · 5. Professional Practice: Unit 26: Preparing your portfolio; Unit 27: Writing a CV and covering letter; Unit 28: Design roles; Unit 29: The design industry; Unit 30: Setting up on your own

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Review

'A bible for those hoping to get on the career ladder, it offers bags of inspiration and valuable insights into the world of the professionals' - Location, Location, Location 'The ultimate practical guide for aspiring decorators' - The Times

About the Author

Tomris Tangaz is Course Director and a senior lecturer in interior design at the prestigious Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. She has many years' experience working as a professional interior designer in both the commercial and private sectors.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 050029447X
• ISBN 13: 9780500294475
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 144